Summer 2008 Research Scholar Program Results

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Summer 2008 Research Scholar Program. The Research Scholar Program is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network and the Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust, and is coordinated by the Division of Education.

Summer 2008 Research Scholar Program Overview:

• 30 participating undergraduate students
• Over 150 applicants
• 19 universities represented
• 20 hosting departments throughout LVHHN
• 8 weeks, maximum 30 hours per week
• Each scholar partakes in a research-based project
• Each receives educational, professional, and possibly clinical experience
• Scholars submit research in form of paper and poster presentation, and some may have research published

Summer 2008 Research Scholar Program Student Comments "What I Liked Most about My Position":

• "My position was always exciting, fast paced, and interesting. I was exposed to several different areas of medicine, which I found all to be fascinating. This position has really opened my eyes to how many options there are in the healthcare profession, and has made me even more excited to pursue a career in medicine."
• "I like the camaradarie I have with the dental residents and other dental staff and the way in which they are so willing to answer my questions. I enjoy the one on one experience I get with the attendings and residents who can give me expert advice on dental schools, applications, etc. I also enjoy the freedom I had with working on my project and having the ability to shape it into my own."
• "I love the opportunities this position provides me with to perform research that may have a real impact on patients and doctors. I felt like I have learned so much about how research is conducted, and that is very important to me...I have greatly enjoyed observing in the OR. Observing a living donor kidney transplant was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Below, please find examples of the outstanding contributions made by our Research Scholars and descriptions of their research and experiences while participating in the program here at LVHHN. Research was presented by each of the scholars on July 25, 2008 in the form of poster and oral presentations. Examples listed were selected based on judging evaluations. Congratulations to all our scholars!

Scholar: Stephen DeTurk

Scholar: Naomie Kachel
Institution: Moravian College
Mentor: Dr. Russ Bergman
Department/Division: Dental Medicine
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Brittany Mayer
Institution: University of Maryland
Mentors: Dr. Robert Barraco
Department/Division: Surgery
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Steven Mong
Institution: Baldwin-Wallace College
Mentor: Karpowicz/Baker
Department/Division: Advanced ICU
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Lisa Panik
Institution: Villanova University
Mentor: Julene Campion
Department/Division: Human Resources
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Amy Phillips
Institution: Lehigh University
Mentor: Jesse Schimmer
Department/Division: Physical & Occupational Therapy
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Ryan Rogers
Institution: Kings College
Mentor: Valerie Rupp
Department/Division: Emergency Medicine
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: William Ryan
Institution: Muhlenberg College
Mentor: Dr. Catherine Glew
Department/Division: Geriatrics
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Amberly Scheidt
Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Mentor: Joyce Najarian
Department/Division: Helwig Health and Diabetes Center
Summary of Research and Experience

Scholar: Jared Schnell
Institution: Moravian College
Mentor: JP Orlando
Department/Division: Education
Summary of Research and Experience

This page last updated 8/6/08 10:47 AM

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